"The Wonders of Optics" by Fulgence Marion is a book that takes you on a journey into the world of sight and light. It starts by showing the reader the amazing and complicated nature of the human eye, pointing out how important it is for helping us understand the world. The book looks at how our eyes work, from the small parts that protect them to the complex systems that help us see, and how we see colors. It emphasizes that the eye lets us see everything, from the smallest things around us to the largest things in space. It also sets up the reader for learning about tricks that our eyes can play on us, exploring optical illusions and questioning what is ultimately real.

The Wonders of Optics
By Fulgence Marion
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Discover how your eyes reveal the beauty of the world and how easily light could trick your sight.
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